Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Sanctuary Personal

Senior Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Specialist Speech & Language Therapist to join our team in Milton Keynes
. You’ll be at the forefront of our mission to provide exceptional care, working in a vibrant and supportive environment where innovation and creativity are encouraged. As a key member of our team, you will be instrumental in helping individuals with complex communication and swallowing disorders achieve their maximum potential. This is a remarkable opportunity for a seasoned Speech & Language Therapist to make a significant impact while enjoying all the perks of a full-time permanent role.

• Permanent full-time position providing long-term security and the chance to grow within our organisation.
• Competitive annual salary of £54,710 to recognise your expertise and dedication.
• Generous holiday entitlement to ensure you have plenty of time to recharge.
• Access to continuous professional development programs to keep you at the cutting edge of therapeutic practice.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership roles within our expanding service.

• Provide highly specialist assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based intervention for individuals with complex communication and/or swallowing disorders.
• Manage a defined caseload with a high degree of autonomy, prioritising clinical need.
• Develop and implement individualised therapy plans, monitoring progress and adjusting as appropriate.
• Advise and support families, carers, and other professionals on communication and swallowing strategies.
• Use a range of specialist therapeutic approaches and augmentative communication systems where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records in line with HCPC, RCSLT, and local policies.
• Provide clinical supervision, mentorship, and training for junior SLTs, assistants, and students.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement projects.
• Support the clinical lead in implementing policies, procedures, and service priorities.
• Participate in audit, research, and outcome measurement to inform practice and service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including medical, nursing, therapy, and educational staff.
• Provide specialist reports for education, health, and social care planning.
• Deliver training sessions to staff, parents, and partner organisations to enhance understanding of communication and swallowing needs.
• Act as a point of contact for complex case discussions.
• Maintain HCPC registration and RCSLT membership.
• Engage in continuing professional development to maintain and extend specialist knowledge.
• Adhere to NHS and organisational safeguarding policies and contribute to safeguarding processes.
• Represent the service at internal and external meetings.

Contact: This Speech and Language Therapist/SLT job is advertised by Ed Stevens, if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Speech and Language Therapist role as we need to meet our clients’ requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you.

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